Jefferson County

Madpix Inc. filmmakers Doug Blush and Lisa Klein, whose movie “The S Word” appeared in the 2017 Port Townsend Film Festival, are teaching a nine-week documentary filmmaking seminar. (Photo courtesy of the Port Townsend Film Festival)

Port Townsend Film Festival announces prizes, seeks new boss

Director plans to leave after annual fall event

Madpix Inc. filmmakers Doug Blush and Lisa Klein, whose movie “The S Word” appeared in the 2017 Port Townsend Film Festival, are teaching a nine-week documentary filmmaking seminar. (Photo courtesy of the Port Townsend Film Festival)

Teens can get vaccine Thursday

Youth 12-15 can get shots against COVID-19

Nisha Sajnan

Drama therapy to be discussed at Studium Generale

Program scheduled for Thursday

Nisha Sajnan

Jefferson County commissioners approve Comprehenive Plan docket

Community Development to work through proposed code changes through fall

Jefferson County Fair Association to host garage sale Saturday

The Jefferson County Fair Association will host a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The fundraiser will be in… Continue reading

LEDs could light Port Townsend streets

Public input sought in survey

1978 Rhododendron Festival queen Ann DeLeo Waters, left, and her sister, 1973 Rhody queen Carlene DeLeo Dahlman, are the self-described “old Rhody queens” who are hosting a fundraiser Friday night at the Wheel-In Motor Movie in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Rhododendron events set for Friday, Saturday

Bingo and a movie, Running of the Balls slated this weekend

1978 Rhododendron Festival queen Ann DeLeo Waters, left, and her sister, 1973 Rhody queen Carlene DeLeo Dahlman, are the self-described “old Rhody queens” who are hosting a fundraiser Friday night at the Wheel-In Motor Movie in Port Townsend. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Tree removal may delay traffic on state Highway 20 near Port Townsend

A logging company will be removing trees of concern along state Highway 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.… Continue reading

COVID shot clinics for 12- to 15-year-olds ready as soon as approval given

Eligibility expected to be announced soon

For the first time in a year, the Tuff as Nails rowing team took the Blue Streak for a sun-splashed spin in Port Townsend Bay on Monday morning. Coming back in are Nikki Russell, facing front at left, Barb Hager and Christine Edwards; on the other side of the boat are Mari Friend and Zoe Ann Dudley. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
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Back on the water

For the first time in a year, the Tuff as Nails rowing team took the Blue Streak for a sun-splashed spin in Port Townsend Bay… Continue reading

For the first time in a year, the Tuff as Nails rowing team took the Blue Streak for a sun-splashed spin in Port Townsend Bay on Monday morning. Coming back in are Nikki Russell, facing front at left, Barb Hager and Christine Edwards; on the other side of the boat are Mari Friend and Zoe Ann Dudley. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Red Hot Strings teaching artist Albanie Falletta, seen during a performance at Fort Worden State Park in summer 2019, is among the Red Hot Strings workshop faculty members streaming her sessions online later this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Centrum brings Red Hot Strings, two public concerts

Online event set to begin Friday

Red Hot Strings teaching artist Albanie Falletta, seen during a performance at Fort Worden State Park in summer 2019, is among the Red Hot Strings workshop faculty members streaming her sessions online later this week. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Townsend Police Chief Thomas Olson started work last week. Some of his goals include getting the department more involved with the community and increasing the diversity among officers. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Police chief starts position

Olson working on community connections

Port Townsend Police Chief Thomas Olson started work last week. Some of his goals include getting the department more involved with the community and increasing the diversity among officers. (Zach Jablonski/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula numbers leveling, but state cases may take a few more weeks

Super-spreaders blamed for 135 infections, official says

A copper rockfish — its eyes distended due to the pressure change when it was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet — is among the creatures in “Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound.” Author David B. Williams will discuss his research on the North Olympic Peninsula in a free online program Tuesday evening. (Photo courtesy of David B. Williams)

‘Homewaters’ talk explores creatures of Admiralty Inlet

Registration is free for Tuesday discussion

A copper rockfish — its eyes distended due to the pressure change when it was pulled up from a depth of 250 feet — is among the creatures in “Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound.” Author David B. Williams will discuss his research on the North Olympic Peninsula in a free online program Tuesday evening. (Photo courtesy of David B. Williams)

Bentinck Island demolition range in use Wednesday through Friday

The Royal Canadian Navy has announced that the land-based demolition range at Bentinck Island will be in use from Wednesday through Friday.… Continue reading

Guaranteed Education Tuition enrollment period ends May 31

The Washington Student Achievement Council has announced that the 2020-2021 Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) enrollment period ends Monday, May 31. This year the… Continue reading

Gary Huff, left, board director and campaign chairman for the Olympic Peninsula YMCA’s 2021 Impact Campaign, accepts a donation for the YMCA from 1st Security Bank, represented by Vice President Branch Manager Anthony Aceto and 1st Security personal banker Sheena Zahn.(Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula YMCA)

Olympic Peninsula YMCA opens public fundraising campaign

1st Security Bank donates $2,500

Gary Huff, left, board director and campaign chairman for the Olympic Peninsula YMCA’s 2021 Impact Campaign, accepts a donation for the YMCA from 1st Security Bank, represented by Vice President Branch Manager Anthony Aceto and 1st Security personal banker Sheena Zahn.(Photo courtesy of Olympic Peninsula YMCA)
Port Townsend novelist JoAnne Tompkins, at home with her schnauzer Oscar, has released her debut, “What Comes After,” to glowing reviews across the nation. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Townsend novelist draws critical acclaim

Author’s background as a mediator helps characters’ ‘psyches’

Port Townsend novelist JoAnne Tompkins, at home with her schnauzer Oscar, has released her debut, “What Comes After,” to glowing reviews across the nation. (Diane Urbani de la Paz/Peninsula Daily News)

Olympic Peninsula counties leading vaccine efforts

Jefferson tops state; Clallam at 57 percent

Jefferson County high school senior Emily Kilgore, on Antonio, is the first in the area to qualify to compete at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s National Dressage Finals this coming weekend in Texas. To up the competitive skill needed, riders compete on unfamiliar horses whose names they’ve drawn from a hat. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)

HORSEPLAY: Jefferson senior goes to Interscholastic Equestrian Association finals in her first season

AT HER INTERSCHOLASTIC Equestrian Association’s (IEA) regional competition in April, Jefferson County equestrian Emily Kilgore placed first in both her classes, racking up the points… Continue reading

Jefferson County high school senior Emily Kilgore, on Antonio, is the first in the area to qualify to compete at the Interscholastic Equestrian Association’s National Dressage Finals this coming weekend in Texas. To up the competitive skill needed, riders compete on unfamiliar horses whose names they’ve drawn from a hat. (Karen Griffiths/for Peninsula Daily News)